The new Philips 128-slice CT scanner/ MOH/XCoast General Teaching and Referral Hospital has received a major boost with the installation of a state-of-the-art Philips 128-slice CT scan machine, delivered under the National Equipment Services Programme (NESP).
The scanner, which is scheduled to begin operations on 15th September, is expected to transform diagnostic and treatment services at the region’s largest referral facility.
The Ministry of Health announced the development on Friday, describing the equipment as a “game changer” in the delivery of advanced medical care in the Coast region.
Officials noted that the technology would enhance the hospital’s ability to detect and manage cancer, cardiac conditions, traumatic injuries and other life-threatening illnesses with far greater accuracy and speed.
Unlike conventional imaging systems, the 128-slice CT scanner uses high-speed imaging to generate highly detailed cross-sectional images of the body.
This capability enables clinicians to identify diseases earlier and make more precise treatment decisions.
The technology is also expected to significantly reduce patient waiting times for essential diagnostic scans, which have often been a bottleneck in public health facilities.
The installation is part of the government’s wider commitment to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and improving access to quality healthcare through initiatives such as Taifa Care.
By strengthening diagnostic capacity at Coast General, the Ministry aims to reduce the number of patients forced to travel to Nairobi or private facilities for advanced scans.
With the new CT scanner, Coast General joins a growing list of public hospitals benefiting from the NESP initiative to modernise medical infrastructure across the country.
Health officials say the move will ease the financial and logistical burden on patients while reinforcing referral systems.
The technology is expected to play a critical role in tackling the rising cases of non-communicable diseases in Kenya, particularly in the Coast region.
For residents of Mombasa and neighbouring counties, the machine promises quicker diagnoses, timely treatment and improved health outcomes.
